IAFP 2013 Call for Abstracts

Thursday, November 8, 2012

DES MOINES, Iowa - The International Association for Food Protection is now accepting abstracts for IAFP 2013 to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina July 28–31, 2013. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, January 22, 2013. IAFP accepts abstracts online. Call for Abstracts (Submission Form, General Information and Instructions), Policy for Commercialism and information for both the Developing Scientist Awards Competition and the Undergraduate Student Awards Competition are available at: www.foodprotection.org.

Poster or technical (oral) presentation formats are available. Abstracts are limited to 300 words and must report the results of original research pertinent to the subject matter. Papers may also report subject matter of an educational and/or nontechnical nature. The Program Committee will evaluate all abstracts submitted for acceptance. Information in the abstract must not have been previously published in a copyrighted journal.

With a reputation for quality content, the IAFP Annual Meeting features over 650 technical, poster and symposia presentations detailing current information on a variety of topics relating to food safety. The quantity and quality of presentations provide information on the latest methods and technologies available. Top industry, academic and government food safety professionals attend each meeting. This broad mix of more than 2,500 attendees includes professionals in quality control, processing operations, regulatory inspections, consulting groups, risk assessment, research and development, microbiological research, plant management, technical services and HACCP management.

Questions regarding abstract submission should be directed to Terri Huffman, IAFP Program Coordinator, at thuffman@foodprotection.org or +1 515.276.3344; +1 800.369.6337.

About International Association for Food Protection

The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) represents more than 4,300 food safety professionals committed to Advancing Food Safety Worldwide®. The association includes educators, government officials, microbiologists, food industry executives and quality control professionals who are involved in all aspects of growing, storing, transporting, processing and preparing all types of foods. Working together, IAFP members, representing more than 70 countries, help the association achieve its mission through networking, educational programs, journals, career opportunities and numerous other resources.